High Voltage Electric LINEPERSON

High Voltage Electric LINEPERSON Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/jobs/newprint/4667180) Apply  High Voltage Electric LINEPERSON Salary $157,580.80 - $193,481.60 Annually Location Palo Alto, CA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 202400729 Department Utilities Department Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Description: Journey Level Lineperson Classification: Job Description and Sa lary information (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/classspecs/820009?keywordssplicer&pagetypeclassSpecifications) $168,604.80 - $207,022.00 Annually Retirement Benefits (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Palo-Alto-Careers/Retirement-Packages) Health Benefits (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Palo-Alto-Careers/Health-Plans) Commute Benefits (https://www.cityofpaloaltoemployee.com/commuter-benefits-1) Childcare Benefits (https://www.kinside.com/navia) Parental Leave Benefits (https://www.cityofpaloaltoemployee.com/maternitypaternityleave) SCHEDULE: Monday thru Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm Alternating Fridays 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Certificate Upload REQUIRED The Department Palo Alto is a city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services. Career Opportunity The primary role of a Lineperson is to install, maintain and repair high-powered electrical lines and systems as well as construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical systems. A requirement of this position is to climb power poles and steel towers to make repairs as well as perform rubber glove work on voltages up to 21,000 volts. This position offers a work/life balance - no traveling, a 9/80 work schedule and the opportunity to be part of a team that is focused on serving our community by providing reliable service. The City offers a range of benefits including a retirement plan so make sure to visit our benefits portal here (https://hrbenefits9.wixsite.com/website) . This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU) Essential Duties: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Climbs power poles and steel towers. Works on energized lines, low voltage and high voltage. Constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical system and equipment up to 60 KV. Performs high voltage field switching, including working with energized high voltage equipment with approved hotline tools. Performs rubber glove work on voltages up to and including 21,000 volts. Drives and operates specialized vehicular equipment. Required to work on ladders, and at times, out of an aerial lift bucket. May be assigned to work on utility service truck to perform disconnect reconnects and other related assignments. Related Functions: Maintains inventory of material associated with assigned work. Maintains records concerning all functions of assigned work. May assume supervisory duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of an apprenticeship as an electrical lineperson. Certificate REQUIRED to be Uploaded Special Requirements Employees are required to have a journeyman's card. Employees may be required to be available for standby after successfully completing the probationary period and/or considered qualified to do so by supervisory personnel. Employees may be required to work outside their regularly scheduled hours, to be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work. Possession of a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License within first six months of appointment. Ability to become qualified to rubber glove voltages up to and including 21,000 volts within six months of employment. Must upload certificates Supplemental Information: The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.